Date of source: Saturday, February 23, 2002
Abu Maqar monastery issued
a book titled ?The Divine Wisdom Behind the Structure of the Church.? The book tackles the role the church can play
in the political sphere. According to the book, clergymen are not allowed to play a political role. Laymen can play
a more effective role than clergymen...
Date of source: Thursday, March 7, 2002
Visit to locations related to the Holy Family in Upper Egypt.
Reference to the murder of a priest in Luxor by a Christian, which gave cause to rumors.
Date of source: Sunday, December 3, 2006
A study written by a
Swedish scholar of theology contains a wonderful analysis
of al-Maskīn’s writing, and a historical
overview of Coptic theological development.
Date of source: Friday, December 1, 2006
The author writes about the first laymen’s meeting and replies to some of Bishop Mūsá’s rejections against it, correcting some misunderstandings.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 5, 2006
Drs. Hulsman provides a detailed description of Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt, and a history of Coptic problems, stemming from their own actions and outside influences.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 8, 2006
One of the late Father Mattá al- Maskīn’s disciples, Father Basilius al-Maqārī declares that followers of al-Maskīn do not respond to the attacks of Bishop Bīshūy as they adhere to the monastic rules.
Date of source: Wednesday, November 8, 2006
Samū’īl al-‘Ashāy criticizes officials of the Coptic Orthodox Church for neglecting the seminar of the Supreme Council of Culture that was held to honor the late Father Mattá al-Maskīn.
Date of source: Tuesday, November 7, 2006
Some Orthodox youth have established a group
entitled: “The Committee for Defending Orthodox Beliefs against the Coptic Church.” It has issued a number of
statements attacking teachings of Pope Shenouda, including accusing him of denying some vital Christian
doctrines.
Date of source: Sunday, November 5, 2006
Lutfī al-Numayrī criticizes the attitude
of the Coptic Orthodox church towards other Christian denominations.
Date of source: Friday, November 3, 2006
The author
writes about honoring Father Mattá al-Maskīn and records his achievements. He sees him as a prominent
Egyptian, worth being recognized as an example for generations to come.